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Goal Statement
The goal of this program is to develop aspiring leaders in the
field of special education and equip them with in-depth
knowledge, skills and dispositions based on best practices and
proven research.
Program Description
The College of Education and Human
Services, in collaboration with the Morris-Union Jointure
Commission, offers a cohort Master’s Degree in Education
Leadership, Management and Policy with a concentration in
Special Education Administration through its Department of
Education Leadership, Management and Policy.
This program culminates in the
Master of Arts degree in Education Leadership, Management and
Policy, as well as New Jersey Principal and Supervisor
certification eligibility. It is designed to equip participants
with the expertise for public school leadership positions in the
field of special education as well as the pedagogy for regular
education administrative positions. Courses will draw upon both
the field of general public school administration, as well as
the specific needs and demands of special education
administration. Faculty are from the College of Education and
Human Services as well as recognized successful special
education administrators.
In addition to the basic tenets of the Educational Leadership,
Management & Policy Masters degree, this program specializes in
the essential knowledge and skills needed by the special
education leader to support achievement of students with
disabilities. This program would include: (i) study of the
state and federal legislation pertinent to the education of
individuals with disabilities; (ii) adaptation of curriculum and
instruction to meet the learning needs of individuals with
disabilities; (iii) supervision of special services personnel;
(iv) negotiation and collaboration skills needed to work with
parents, students, school and community to improve special
education services, and (v) the latest advances in technology
from assistive technology to data entry for state and federal
reports. The culminating experience of this program would be an
internship in special education administration where candidates
will work with administrators in the field of special education
administration.
Program Overview
The Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy is
excited to offer an accelerated master’s degree ideal for
administrators who seek the credentials and experience for a
director of special services or principal position. This is a
unique opportunity for students to acquire New Jersey Department
of Education certifications as a principal and a supervisor
while, at the same time, acquiring expert detail and analysis
regarding the unique characteristics of serving as an
educational leader for special needs populations. Offered on a
convenient weekend and online schedule, this rigorous 39-credit program meets the needs of
working educators and may be completed in two years. Eighteen
credits are offered on selected weekends,
15
credits are offered online and
6
credits are earned through an administrative internship.
Classes meet offsite at the Morris-Union Jointure Commission
Professional Development Center, 340 Central Avenue, New Providence, two weekends
per semester for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. This
program is a cohort-based model, which emphasizes a collegial
approach to teaching and learning.
Each module (course) will be presented in a manner focused on
both theory and practical application. In addition to
outstanding Seton Hall professors, students will learn from
special education experts and practitioners who will bring a
unique perspective and analysis into the content areas.
The Cohort
Cohort members represent suburban, urban and rural districts.
Teams of students form and reform, completing projects and
assignments pursued through library and Internet searches while
on campus and from home. Sharing of sources through computer
conferencing is encouraged. Individual assignments, tests, and
examinations also contribute to the assessment of each student’s
progress.
Admissions Policy
Candidates are admitted to the program annually after careful
screening of application documents and personal interviews with
the finalists. Applicants for admission to this graduate
program must take the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate
Record Exam. In addition, applicants need to provide official
transcripts of their academic performance in an undergraduate
degree program, a resume, a personal statement, and three
letters of recommendation.
Degree Requirements
The courses include:
Students must also pass a comprehensive exam.
Financial Aid
Since students take 6
credits per semester, they are eligible to receive guaranteed
federal Stafford loans covering the complete cost of the 2-year program. For more information
on these loans, visit
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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